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05-21-2007, 03:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,700
M.O.C. #5751
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Electrical Cord
Keystone should furnish a cover for the end of the power cord that goes into the Montana. The cover (only $20 retail) comes with a locking screw type collar that screws on to the base mounted on the rear of the Montana and already has the threads for the collar. The collar not only keeps the moisture out, but secures the cord to the trailer with the collar so all the weight is not on the actual receptacle attached to the cord.
I've had three of these cords on boats...all came with the cover as part of the power cord. Here it is:
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...p/skunum=28238
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05-21-2007, 03:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bonita Springs
Posts: 1,943
M.O.C. #6977
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I think that is a great idea... did you send it to keystone yet, if not do it
john
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05-21-2007, 06:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Our Cambridge has the locking collar, and our Everest 343L also had the locking collar. I was surprised to see the Motanna didn't have the same. I also don't like the connection point for the Montana in the rear. Ours is located on the side behind a closed panel door and goes thru the botton to the power post. GBY......
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05-22-2007, 02:38 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location:
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #6893
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My new Mountaineer came with the cover and locking collar. I'm not sure whether it is factory supplied or whether the type varies based on what the dealer stocks or wants to give you.
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05-22-2007, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Just a note..Now that keystone has put the "send us you ideas " link on the web pages we might want to repeart these post there.. At least we know that Keystone reads those post.
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05-22-2007, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy
Posts: 1,980
M.O.C. #808
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We have the locking collar on our 3280 and had it on our 3255. Did they make a change? By the way, the new Big Sky that was at the rally in Branson had a locking collar on it.
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05-22-2007, 04:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Hummm..My Built in April of 06 3400 does not have the locking collar. The camper side has the threads on it as if there should be a locking collar..but no collar. Guess they lowered production cost by going to no collar.. Every penny counts you know.
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05-22-2007, 06:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Midland
Posts: 30
M.O.C. #5945
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Got it on my '06 344 RET
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05-22-2007, 06:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Our 2007 does not have the locking collar. I actually never used the 50A cord on the 2003 Monty, so I couldn't tell you what it had. I always used a 30A from CW that did have the locking collar.
Don't bust that lid on the receptacle like I did - it is expeeeensiiiive  !
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05-23-2007, 01:54 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location:
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #6893
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Apparently "Life is like a box of chocolates" applies to the construction of Montanas as well. I find it odd that my Mountaineer would have a locking collar and the higher end Montana would not - considering both are 2007 models.
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05-23-2007, 07:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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No locking collar on our 3400 50 amp cord, don't use the 50 amp cord unless I have to. Bought a 50 to 30 adaptor that has the locking collar and it is nice to have for sure.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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05-23-2007, 03:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Ours does not have the locking collar. Nor did our 3295RK. I have a 50-30amp adapter from CW that attaches to the power plug on the Montana. It has the collar. I prefer the collar because it locks the plug in place and helps to support the weight of the cord, causing less stress from the heavy cord pulling on the connection point.
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05-23-2007, 05:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Our 2000 has a locking collar.
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05-24-2007, 06:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cresco
Posts: 447
M.O.C. #6693
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Our 2002 - 2955 has the locking collar. I believe it came that way. I didn't buy it new, but it works nice. JB
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